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US Court Orders Google to Open up App Store For Rivals

  • #Court system
  • #Antitrust actions & laws
  • #United States of America
US Court Orders Google to Open up App Store For Rivals
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OCT 2024
Image copyright: Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto/Contributor via Getty Images
story last updated OCT 2024

The Spin

Narrative A

Google's Play Store practices clearly violate antitrust laws. The federal judge's ruling exposes the Android ecosystem's stifling of competition. By restricting smartphone makers, carriers, and developers from providing alternatives, Google had effectively created an illegal monopoly. This ruling could pave the way for more app choices and lower prices for consumers, challenging the tech giant's grip on the mobile app marketplace.

Wired

Narrative B

The court order forcing Google to open up its Play Store to rivals is misguided and potentially harmful to the Android ecosystem. It is based on a flawed premise that Android exists in isolation. In reality, Android has fostered innovation, reduced prices, and democratized smartphone access. The Play Store's current model ensures a secure, high-quality app experience for users while providing developers with a robust platform.

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Nerd narrative

There is a 1% chance that Alphabet Inc.'s market capitalization will fall below $1T by 2025, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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